Statement of significance:

Local example of a small, twentieth century period park with planting from the 1920's. Local significance.

Date significance updated: 07 Feb 00

Note: There are incomplete details for a number of items listed in NSW. The Heritage Branch intends to develop or upgrade statements of significance and other information for these items as resources become available.

Description

Construction years:

1921-1940

Physical description:

Row of mature Canary Island palm trees to 15m high. Prominent in the landscape. From about 1920. Hills figs on north side to 14m from c.1960. Small reserve dedicated to notable local family, particularly associated with cricket.

Current use:

Reserve

Former use:

Reserve

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)

New South Wales theme

Local theme

4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities

Towns, suburbs and villages-Activities associated with creating, planning and managing urban functions, landscapes and lifestyles in towns, suburbs and villages